Actor Yami Gautam has issued a clarification after social media users noticed that she liked an Instagram reel that seemed to mock Kriti Sanon's recent Best Actress win. The activity quickly grabbed attention online, with many drawing speculations.
Addressing the online buzz, Yami Gautam clarified that the activity was accidental and unintentional. She explained that she is often tagged in numerous posts on social media, and while going through them, such unintended interactions can sometimes happen.
Yami Gautam's clarification
Addressing the issue, Yami Gautam shared a detailed explanation on her X account, formerly Twitter, "It has come to my notice that I apparently ‘liked’ a reel that is condescending toward another actor. We get tagged in multiple things every day, and this appeared during an award-function reference like any other tag. It isn’t true and was definitely not done consciously; if anything, it may have been clicked accidentally.
Never in my life have I resorted to cheap PR tactics. I have always focused on my work and moved on.
In the world of clickbait, it’s tempting for even dignified social media portals to harp on this and turn it into coffee-table gossip. But I would hope they would consider that I have earned a better reputation than that.
I have no PR team, have respectfully cleared my stance on entertainment award shows long ago, and remain focused on my work."
With this, she clarified that she had no ill intent behind it.
It has come to my notice that I apparently Ëœliked a reel that is condescending toward another actor. We get tagged in multiple things every day, and this appeared during an award-function reference like any other tag. It isnt true and was definitely not done consciously, if
— Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) March 5, 2026
What instigated the online chatter
The controversy began after a reel surfaced online that combined footage of Kriti Sanon celebrating her Best Actress award with an older interview of Yami Gautam. In the interview clip, Yami Gautam had spoken about not seeking validation through awards. The video ended with the question "Is it fair?", which led viewers to interpret it as criticism of Kriti's win.
When social media users noticed that Yami Gautam's account had liked the post, screenshots began circulating online, intensifying the speculation.
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By speaking about the matter directly, Yami Gautam attempted to put an end to the buzzing speculation, reiterating that the like was accidental and unintentional.
